This study looks at the implications of outsourcing the public sector function of residential refuse collection. We hypothesize that the private sector can provide services in a more efficient manner than public sector agencies. This study is an extension of an earlier study on this topic using more recent data. Some results of this study are consistent with prior studies on this topical area, but some are unique to the current study. Generally speaking, a majority of jurisdictions reported satisfaction with the quality of work provided by private contractors.
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33th Edition of DTR Apr 2020 – Sep 2020
The Financial Implications of Decisions Related to Choice of Contracting Techniques and the Influence on Contractor Performance
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Published 2020-04-30
Pages 48-55
Abstract
Keywords
Outsourcing
local jurisdiction
privale contractors
contract design variable
choice of contracting techniques
contractor performance
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